Verse of the Day: Ecclesiastes 3:12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. Reflection I give myself permission to enjoy the simple moments, the people I love, and the things that bring genuine happiness to my heart. When opportunities arise to do … Continue reading Enjoy Life
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Celebrate Freedom
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Reflection I’m thankful for the constitutional freedoms I experience and for the opportunities they give me each day. At the same time, I recognize that there is a deeper freedom shaping … Continue reading Celebrate Freedom
Set Free
Verse of the Day: Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Reflection My freedom was paid for by Jesus and I no longer have to carry the weight of guilt, shame, or my past. … Continue reading Set Free
Oh Happy Day!
Verse of the Day: Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Reflection I want to recognize each day as a gift and choose to approach it with joy and intention. No matter what lies ahead, I want to welcome the day with a … Continue reading Oh Happy Day!
Seek Peace
Verse of the Day: Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. Reflection I see how easy it is to become surrounded by things that pull my mind and heart in the wrong direction, so I choose to turn away from what leads me there. Each day, I make a … Continue reading Seek Peace
It’s Time to Move Forward
Verse of the Day: Deuteronomy 1:6 The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain.” Reflection If I ever write a book about my life, I think the title would be The 35 Year Detour. For many years, I walked a path that led me away from … Continue reading It’s Time to Move Forward
Be Strong & Don’t Give Up
Verse of the Day: 2 Chronicles 15:7 But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. Reflection There are moments when discouragement creeps in and I wonder if what I’m doing really matters. But I remind myself that God placed this calling in my heart, and He … Continue reading Be Strong & Don’t Give Up
Don’t Worry
Verse of the Day: Matthew 6:27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? Reflection I’ve learned to recognize when worry starts to take over and that’s my cue to pause and refocus my heart on God. Worry doesn’t solve problems or bring peace, it only drains my strength. … Continue reading Don’t Worry
Hold On To Hope
Verse of the Day: Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Reflection On my hardest days, I have to keep holding on to the hope I have in God. It’s easy to trust Him when life is smooth, but real faith is formed when things … Continue reading Hold On To Hope
Take Care of Your Soul
Verse of the Day: 3 John 1:2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. Reflection For most of my life, I was obsessed with my weight. I spent decades going on and off diets, constantly focused … Continue reading Take Care of Your Soul
CONSECRATED TO GOD 